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UdK among other schools in Germany

pet.er

Hello,

I'm non-German and applying for bachelor this spring. My first choice in Germany is UdK. I've heard great stuff about this school. Also the one in Cottbus.

Only obstacle is that I don't speak German. I know other non-English-spoken schools within Europe are helpful with this matter - especially if the particular school has an international environment and foreign professors.

How is this matter within the German schools - and UdK in particular?

Many thanks

 

 
Jan 6, 12 12:01 pm
pettydesign

I am assuming you are talking about udK Berlin and not at one of the other cities? From what I have heard, this is a great school, but will be in German. What about TÜ München? Its one of the best architecture programs in Germany and has many classes in English. I've heard Karlsruhe is one of the best, so they may also have english courses. 

Logistical question... are you an EU citizen? Have you done research on living within the EU, specifically Germany? I am not sure what the laws are for students, I am sure they are much more relaxed. But I work here in Germany as an American. I didn't need to speak German to obtain any visa, but I did have to explain in the Visa application just how I expect to integrate within the German society and what I will be doing about learning German. I have heard that when you have to renew a visa after being here for 2+ years, you are expected to have already passed the B1 German exam. These are some thing syou should think about since you are considering doing a bachelors here and not just a semester abroad sort of thing. 

Jan 8, 12 8:21 am  · 
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pet.er

Yes, I was refering to the school in Berlin. Karlsruhe looks interesting. Definetely. Thanks for the heads-up. However, I'm trying to avoid courses with a too much technical approach. I get the impression that plenty of the TU's are offering courses which are closely related to ingeneer. I'm not interested in that. 

TU München is from what I can tell only offering B.Arch in German. However, besides the language matter I'm really interested in getting some insights on the schools. International professors? Useful work stations?

I'm a Danish citizen - so no visa problem there:)

Jan 8, 12 2:03 pm  · 
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pet.er

Well. Any tips/recommendations on English-spoken-B.arch courses in general are pretty much appreciated. I find it easy to find info about the popular countries like the Netherlands, Swiss, the UK, Spain etc. But nothing interesting going on in Eastern Europe?

Again. Thanks for your help!

Jan 9, 12 12:46 pm  · 
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pettydesign

Yeah German schools can be very technical. They see architecture differently than american architects. I prefer the theory from America, but I do like the products of Germany. Its strange. 

I would not get an architecture degree from an Eastern European country. Maybe if you stayed there. It wont help you if you are trying to get out in other parts of the world. Find a summer internship or 1 year study program there if you are so inclined, but dont degree there. 

Jan 9, 12 4:16 pm  · 
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